Plus to be publicly listed through SPAC merger Plus Automation Inc., a company specializing in the development and commercialization of AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Plus has developed SuperDrive, a self-driving system with a three-layer redundancy architecture for h...

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announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association, an initiative bringing together industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. The launch of the OpenGMSL Association enables global innovation in autonomous driving, ADAS, infotainment, and more through a unified standard. OpenGMSL’s standard is based on ADI’s Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link ...

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, which speeds up production and allows for easy updates and scaling. Stradvision’s support for Arm architecture ensures portability and long-term investments, enabling automakers to easily use its advanced perception software across various hardware generations, from entry-level ADAS to advanced autonomous driving systems. Based on Stradvision press release...

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T2 and major beverage firms to test drive autonomous trucks on expressways, aiming for practical application in 2027 T2 Inc. (T2, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), a developer of autonomous driving technology for commercial vehicles, and four major beverage corporate groups announced on May 5 that they will begin testing the use of autonomous driving trucks. They will utilize the trucks on their mainline routes to identify technical and operational issues, t...

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Arnold NextG, Germany partners with Macnica to introduce NX NextMotion in Japan On June 3, Arnold NextG GmbH announced a partnership with Japanese integrator Macnica to jointly develop next-generation vehicle platforms using the NX NextMotion – Safety-by-Wire solution, set to power various autonomous systems in Japan. NX NextMotion is a Drive-by-Wire control unit certified to global safety standards, enabling digital control of steering, brakin...

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ing a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first public announcement of Soitec’s TLT technology.  Potential applications of this technology are in smartphones, tablets, AI devices, and autonomous driving systems. Soitec has introduced a new TLT substrate stack that allows high-speed transfer of ultra-thin transistor layers onto vario...

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on of the Ada and SPARK programming languages into the automotive market. Together with their partner NVIDIA, they are set to publish an off-the-shelf reference process, allowing others to follow their lead. NVIDIA developed Drive OS and associated software specifically for developing and deploying autonomous vehicle applications on DRIVE AGX-based hardware. This system includes software components that comply with the highest levels of integrity...

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ts smart EVs using Keysight network emulation solutions. As a result, NIO’s vehicles now comply with 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 standards and deliver improved connectivity and performance to support the next generation of EV development. Enhanced connectivity performance is crucial for features such as autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and in-car entertainment, as well as the operational efficiency of smart vehicles, advanced automation, AI i...

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intoPIX, Belgium to present intelligent image compression for ADAS at AutoSens US 2025 On June 3, intoPIX announced that it will unveil its latest advancements in intelligent image compression for ADAS and autonomous vehicles at AutoSens US 2025 in Detroit. intoPIX’s JPEG XS and TicoRAW technologies offer ultra-low latency (<1ms), low-power, and mathematically lossless and near-lossless compression in compliance with ISO standards.  Designed f...

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are optionally available with privacy glass. The model adopts Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution with 36 sensors including one 192-line LiDAR, three high-precision solid-state LiDARs, and five 4D millimeter-wave radars, supporting intelligent driver assistance features such as AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking), Highway NCA (Navigation Cruise Assist), and 360-degree AVM (Around View Monitor). From Maextro press releases 1/2/3, in...

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kpit, which comes standard with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch center console display, a 360-degree panoramic image system, and 180-degree Transparent Chassis. The model is available with 12 active safety and driver assistance features such as ICA (Intelligent Cruise Assist) and AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking). From a GWM press release and information on the Haval website 1/2...

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r turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and a 28hp electric motor integrated into the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Trim levels include PALLAS, ÉTOILE, and the limited JULES VERNE edition, with special features.  Regarding safety, the DS N°4 is equipped with DS drive assist 2.0 for semi-autonomous driving, DS driver attention monitoring, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, and traffic detection systems. Dependin...

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ITOCHU announces capital and business tie-up with May Mobility for commercialization in Japan and overseas On May 28, ITOCHU Corporation announced that, based on the current trends in the commercialization utilizing autonomous driving technology, the company has formed a capital and business alliance with May Mobility. Through this alliance, ITOCHU will work with May, its stakeholders and ITOCHU Group companies, to push forward with the deploymen...

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motive industry to maintain high international competitiveness for the era of intelligent vehicles. The Ministry is aiming to increase Japanese automakers’ share in the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market to 30%. Its draft revision will encourage automakers to collaborate in the field of autonomous driving artificial intelligence (AI), based on the rise of rule-based autonomous driving algorithm (calculation procedure) and end-to-end (...

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atforms. As May Mobility launches additional driverless operations, its Tele-assist platform will continue to rely on the Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) driving technology’s reasoning models with minimal human intervention.  May Mobility has signed a multi-year agreement with Lyft to launch autonomous vehicles across multiple U.S. markets, starting in Atlanta this summer. May Mobility also announced its plans to deploy thousands of vehicl...

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Einride, Sweden unveils major tech upgrades, including eBot and Energy Reservation System at Spring Update event On May 28, Einride revealed major updates across its platform at its Spring Update event, showing how its tech manages every part of electric and autonomous freight, from software to charging. Key highlights include: Autonomous software now hardware-independent: Einride launched a vessel-agnostic SaaS version of its autonomous softwar...

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Pony.ai, GPG forge strategic partnership for commercialization of autonomous driving On May 28, Pony.ai signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Guangzhou Public Transport Group (GPG) for cooperation in areas such as autonomous vehicle and mobility platform operations, autonomous vehicle aftermarket services, and autonomous driving logistics services. For commercial operations, the two companies will unlock interconnectivity betwe...

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y the end of June. In preparation for the launch, the company this week operated a test vehicle on public roads in Austin with no one in the driver’s seat for the first time, according to the person, who also noted that a Tesla engineer was riding in a passenger seat of a Model Y SUV, which drove autonomously with no remote operation. On May 28, Musk confirmed the tests and said the company has not had any incidents in self-driving Model Y cars...

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JOYNEXT joins 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) On May 29, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), in a social media post, announced JOYNEXT as its new member. 5GAA stated that JOYNEXT will contribute greatly to 5GAA’s work in advancing hashtag CV2X solutions for future mobility services. 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global cross-industry association for connected and autonomous vehicles that gathers more than 110 companies from the autom...

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three key areas with strong growth potential: Energy and Infrastructure: finding new ways to support electrified transport beyond just building vehicles. Asset Management and Circularity: managing vehicles and parts throughout their lifecycle with circular design and eco-friendly business models. Autonomous and Supply Chain: developing automated, digital, and smarter logistics solutions to improve safety and efficiency. Based on Scania press r...

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